The Replogle Traveler 12 inch diameter Raised Relief Desktop Blue Ocean World Globe is a great STEM learning tool for high school and college students. This wonderful world globe features over 4000 place names and political boundaries. This globe is held by a durable, scratch resistant base and semi meridian. The semi meridian features the degrees of latitude. Standing 16" tall, this globe is affordable and one of our best selling models. It is perfect for the home, office or dorm room. The size lends itself to fit nicely on shelves, desktops or conference room tables. The vivid colors highlight the raised relief embossing and political/geographical aspects of this up to date globe map. A great value and a wonderful gift, this world globe is perfect for home schooling or for the student with a interest and love for geography. Recommended for ages 8 and up.